Canadian whiskies are generally thought to be lighter and smoother than most other types of whiskies. Like most Canadian whiskies, Crown Royal Canadian Whisky is a blended by mixing finished whiskies with a base spirit Crown Royal Canadian Whisky has been aged for 20 years, which is slightly longer than the average for Canadian whiskies. This refers to the age of the youngest component of the whiskey, so there may be a part of the blend that is much older.